How to Remove Scratches from Marble? Step-by-Step! Marble is a fantastic natural stone for kitchen countertops, tabletops, floors, and other surfaces. However, this stone can scratch easily. Do not worry if this happens to your marble; there are easy ways to remove scratches. Keep in mind that deep scratches will require professional help, but eliminating minor scratched is an easy job. Five simple steps to get rid of minor scratches. Step 1: Mix Warm Water and Mild Dish Soap. Step 2: Rub the Area with a Damp Cloth. Step 3: Rinse the Surface. Step 4: Buff the Surface: Step 5: Polish: Suppose the minor scratches remain after cleaning and polishing. In that case, buffing can help remove minor scratches. sand the area using 400-600 wet and dry sandpaper if the marble countertop has a honed surface. Sand with 600-1200 grit sandpaper on medium surfaces and 1200 to 1500 grit sandpaper on high-gloss surfaces. To fix the bigger & deeper marble scratches, 800-grit sandpaper can help. Attach wet/dry sandpaper to the orbital sander, and wet the surface. Sand the area until scratches no longer remain, then polish the surface with the automotive compound until scratches disappear. If this method does not work, you will probably need professional help.